Hip hop

BET Awards 2026: Best Female Hip Hop Artist — Doechii’s Defense vs. Cardi’s Comeback

A breakdown of the women shaping the category, with Cardi B and Doechii leading the charge and everybody else bringing a different kind of flavor and talent to the mix.
05/21/2026

BET Awards 2026: Why the Pusha T and Malice Reunion Is Everything Hip Hop Needed

‘Let God Sort Em Out’ is not just a comeback album, it’s a reminder that Clipse still knows how to make rap feel full and grown.
05/20/2026

New Music Friday: kwn Gets Personal, Ty Dolla $ign Bags Epic Collabs, Isaiah Falls Explores Love

New drops from kwn, Ty Dolla $ign, and Isaiah Falls bring the honesty, feelings, and late-night vibes you can’t ignore.
03/06/2026

New Music Friday: Juvenile Teams Up With Megan Thee Stallion, Lakeyah Makes a Comeback, and Domani Releases the 'Forever Lasting Tape'

It’s Friday—grab your headphones and let's dive into this week’s hottest new releases.
02/27/2026

Wu-Tang Clan Founder Oliver “Power” Grant Dies at 52

Tributes pour in from Method Man, Raekwon, Gza, and Rza as the hip-hop world mourns the executive producer and creative force behind the legendary group.
02/26/2026

Louder Than A Bomb: Chuck D Claps Back at Gene Simmons’ “Ghetto” Hip-Hop Take

Public Enemy’s frontman reminds the KISS legend of hip-hop’s undeniable place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
02/13/2026
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Snoop Dogg - Ultimate Icon Honoree
BET Awards 2025

The D-O-double-G is a BET Awards 2025 Ultimate Icon H-O-N-O-R-double-E thanks to his impact on rap, culture, fashion, entrepreneurship and more.
12/17/2025

Nas Brings the Heat to Amazon Music’s ‘In the Paint’ Series during NBA Cup Semifinals

Nas turned the break between NBA Cup semifinals into a full performance, running through classics and hits from his new album ‘Light Years.’
12/16/2025

Chika Finds Herself on a Journey of Healing and Growth on ‘WISH YOU WERE (T)HERE’

On her latest project, Chika opens up about self-reflection, processing loss, and reclaiming her creative voice, inviting fans to experience her journey of healing and coming home to herself.
11/25/2025

Meek Mill Says Bubblegum Rap Won’t Last as He Pushes for More Meaning in Hip-Hop

The ‘Dreams and Nightmares’ artist drew a line between authentic street records and the heavily packaged songs he refuses to listen to.
11/25/2025

Victoria Monét Says It’s Time to Give Missy Elliott Her Flowers

The Jaguar II singer celebrated Missy’s impact, calling out her legendary tours, iconic performances, and unstoppable influence in music and culture.
11/24/2025